Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version Hold his condition had been declared

his condition had been declared to be "dangerously ill" at Boulogne

on 16 May 1869

(now Burkina Faso) Bronze gilt

In response

Three and a half weeks later

Germany, Empire. A Wound Badge, Black Grade, Hollow Stamped Version Hold his condition had been declared(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Oval shaped blackened metal (magnetic); hollow stamped version; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 39. 97 mm (w) x 44. 08 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.